Chaplaincy Updates
Temporary Mass Start Change for 1st September
On the 1st September 2024 (Sunday), the weekly Filipino Mass at St Benedict's Church Newton will start 1 hour later at 12:30pm temporarily. This is to give way to the Parish's special event for First Communion and Confirmation Mass that will take place during the 9:30am Mass.
The normal Sunday weekly start time at 11:30am will resume the following Sunday, 8th September 2024.
Triple Celebration on 8th September
On Sunday, 8th September, we will be celebrating the anniversary of our Chaplaincy, Migrants Day, and commemorating San Lorenzo Ruiz, Patron Saint of all Filipino Migrants and our Chaplaincy.
All New Migrants that have arrived between January 2024 to August 2024, and frequently attending Filipino Mass at St Benedict's Church, please register either in-person to either Tita Kookie or Tita Lina, or alternatively email info@acfc-catholic.org.nz with the full names and arrival dates all individuals you would like to register.
Do you have a special devotion to our Blessed Mother?
The ACFC Liturgy Committee is looking for Individuals or Families who are willing to lead the rosary before our Filipino Mass starts. The rosary usually starts at 10:55am, so individuals or Families who would like to lead it must be ready and on time to lead the people into prayer.
If you are interested to lead the rosary, please reach out to Lucy Anisworth (0211157301) or Brian Gonzales (brian.gonzales@outlook.com, 0274214264) for more information.
Reminders for all groups using the Crypt or any Meeting Rooms
All groups who have bookings in any of the meeting rooms or crypt are reminded below:
If you have any events cancelled, please let the St Benedict's Parish (office@stbenedictsauckland.org.nz) office know as soon as possible, so that other groups can use the spaced that you have booked.
No eating inside the meeting rooms, eating is only allowed inside the main gathering area or the cyrpt.
All rubbish must be taken home and do not use the bins in the Church grounds as these are for the tenants use only.
Thank you very much for your cooperation!
REMINDER - NO Livestreaming of Masses
We would like to remind all about the livestreaming of Sunday Masses and other liturgical celebrations are not allowed. if livestreaming of masses are to be done, this will need to have a formal notice to the public and approval. For more information and the direct Memo, please follow the link below.
Car Blessings after the Mass
Car blessings after the mass will only be done on 1st and 2nd Sundays of each month. If you want to have your car blessed, please approach Jonathan Arcular (02102791249) for further assistance.
Parking Reminders
All who are attending Masses and other events at St Benedict's church are required to be attentive and aware where you park your vehicle. For more detailed information, please follow the link below for more information.
Note that free parking in Wilsons Carpark outside of the Free Period of Saturdays 12pm to Sundays, you will be required to pay or risk being penalised. If you are gong to attend events and Masses on Weeknights of Monday to Friday, please check with the organisers if they have oragnised Wilsons Carpark as free to park.
Sacraments of Initiation - Baptism, Communion, and Confirmation
Baptism Information:
If you wish for your child to be baptised, please email the St Benedict's Office (office@stbenedictsauckland.org.nz) for more information. First Communion and Confirmation - ACFC Candidate's Important Information:
The First Communion and Confirmation Mass for this year's candidates will take place on the 22nd September at 3pm.
The Reconciliation Rite for this year's candidates will be on the 31st August at 2:30pm at St Benedict's Parish.
ACFC Food Fundraising for a Cause - THANK YOU!
The ACFC Pastoral Council would like to thank all of our Donors for this foundraising for July and August. Donors such as Filipino Food Establishments, Groups and Individuals, sharing their cooking talents or donating money to our cause. Below are the folowing donors that have contirbuted to our Fundraising.
Nanam Republic
Homecooked
Lito Banal & Friends of Kiwi Roofing
Tonapay ATBP
Crisen Pinoyz
Eating Pinoy
La Paz Batchoy
Boracay Garden
SMH Mangan Ltd.
Oscar & Mercy Catoto, and Tina Romero
Cherile Buscico
Jan Michael and Laetare Parents
Angelic Guison
Benny Ibay
Bro Lito Layug
Birkenhead c/o Bingle Ruiz
Lisa Bassot
Cynthia Afable
Kookie & Oliver Samin
Chona Gonzales
Again for both mentioned and not mentioned Food Establishments, Groups, or Individuals, we would like to thank you for your time and effort to make our fundraising event successful.
All funds will be used to support families and individuals who are in extreme need of assistance.
Volunteers for Social Media and Technology Team
Do you have background skills in supporting Technology (such as Audio and Visual, Photography, Videography) and Social Media? Or you have a backgound in Public Relations and Communications, and need more experience? You can volunteer in the Chaplaincy's Social Media and Technology Team! Please note, Social Media and Technology Team Members are required to attend Safeguarding seminars, which are posted below this monthly update.
Safeguarding Seminars
It is very important for all volunteers who are either directly or indirectly involved with interacting with people. Especially for individuals (from ages 18 and above) who may interact with Children and Vulnerable Adults as part of their ministry role, to take part of any of the Safeguarding Seminars and to be police vetted. Please note that these are organised by the Catholic Diocese of Auckland. The Once you have this completed, you will be permitted to go on with your ministry activities for three (3) years.
Roles that are required to go through this process as follows below:
Pastoral Council Members.
Individuals with Coordinator Roles.
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion.
Senior Altar Server Leaders (who are above 18 years old).
Individuals who are part of the Children's Liturgy.
Any individuals who are part of any of the Service Committees (Hospitality, Ushers, First Aiders, Migrant Outreach).
Technology Team (Social Media).
Please refer to the attached poster for the dates, and contact Lisa-May Gray (lisam@cda.org.nz) for more information and availability.
If you are not part of any of the required groups, we still encourage you to attend one of these seminars. More people trained, more people will be aware, and to protect vulnerable individuals physically, mentally, and also virtually.
For more information, please click here to learn more about the safeguarding initiatives from the Diocese. Below are some of the available dates for you to know, if you are interested to attend one of the seminars.
Important Updates from the Diocese
Young Adults Ball / Saturday 14th September 7pm at McHughs of Cheltenham Back by popular demand, we are excited to bring you The Young Adults Ball 2024! The theme for this year is 'Wonderland'. Here’s your chance to put on your best formal attire and fall down the rabbit hole and into a world of whimsy, where the fantastical realm of Alice in Wonderland awaits!
Throughout the evening, be enchanted by the melodies of our live band, whose music will set the tone for a night of dancing and revelry. Indulge in canapes fit for a tea party, and select some of your favourite beverages available at the bar (With one free drink included in your ticket). Capture memories that will last a lifetime with our professional photographer, who will be on hand to snap photos of you and your friends against the backdrop of this magical event.Don't be late for this very important date! - secure your tickets now: Earlybird tickets are $100 (until the 15th July). Standard tickets $120 (Ticket sales close 31st August or if sold out).
*This is an 18+ event. Tickets: https://Young_Adults_Ball.eventbrite.com
The Diocesan Faith Formation Team are offering refresher education sessions across the regions of the diocese for the ministries of 1st Sacraments for Children and Baptism preparation. This is open to all educators and volunteers involved in these ministries. Sessions will be occurring through July, August and early September.
South Deanery | Sunday 21 July 11.30 – 1.30 St Joseph and St Joachim, Otahuhu
City/Central| Sunday 28 July 1-3pm Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Epsom
West | Sunday 18 August 1-3pm Our Lady of Lourdes, Glen Eden
East | Saturday 31 August 1-3pm St Pius X, Glen Innes
Northshore | 15 September 1-3pm St Joseph’s, Takapuna
Please register on https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/discipleship/formation/ to attend for your parish, or any of the other session that may suit you.
For any further information please contact Dcn Steve Fraser on stephenf@cda.org.nz or 021439407
Vacancy: Digital Content Creator, Catholic Enquiry Centre Are you a social media superstar? The Catholic Enquiry Centre is seeking applications for the role of digital content creator. This role requires an excellent knowledge of social media platforms, outstanding design skills, and the ability to write engaging content quickly and accurately. This is a part-time (15 hours negotiable), fixed-term position (6 months) as we develop engagement across a range of social media platforms. There is space in our office in Wellington, however the role can be based remotely if necessary. For a description of the role, email the Director of the Catholic Enquiry Centre, Rebecca Taylor-Hunt, via rebecca@catholicenquiry.nz. Deadline for applications: 1st August 2024.
Vacancy : PARISH SECRETARY Good Shepherd Balmoral We are seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic person to work in our busy parish office for 15 hours per week. The position requires someone who has initiative, highly developed computer skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Duties will include - Secretarial services, Accounts and finance management (MYOB), Managing parish records, parish accounts and other office processes and systems, General office work. Applications are invited with current CV, covering letter and two professional referees. Enquiries and applications to: Leanne Killgour leannek@cda.org.nz Applications close: 4 pm Monday 29 July.
ALONE AGAIN ? A weekend away to help those suffering the heartache of Separation, Divorce, or Widowhood on 6-8 September at the Friary. The Beginning Experience is a non-profit organization that provides support for the grieving single again, and offers an opportunity to turn the pain of loss into an experience of positive growth. The cost for 2 nights’ accommodation, meals, and materials and follow up event is $350 with EARLY BIRD cost $325 if paid by 31 JULY. For further information please phone Lynda 0274898003 or Kelly evenings 0276864416 www.beginningexperience.org.nz
Want to learn what is Ecumenism or Inter-religious togetherness? Especially what is the Catholic Church teaching on the ways and means to which we can respond to Christ's calling towards Christian unity? Or what is the life of grace, faith, hope and charity outside the visible boundaries of the Church? We are looking for volunteers to join us who has the desire to do the work of the Auckland Diocese Commission for Ecumenism and Inter-faith. Email us at pastoraloffice@cda.org.nz.
Temporary Cover for Parish Secretary at St Patricks Cathedral St Patricks Cathedral’s parish Secretary is going on leave, so they are looking for someone to cover the office, ideally for 20 hours a week, from 9 am to 1 pm (hours and days can be negotiated) during the period 15 October to 11 November 2024. Duties would be general Parish duties: Reception, Clearing emails, Distribution of materials such as readings, prayer of the faithful weekly to our Readers, Handling enquiries for weddings, baptisms, sacraments generally, and occasionally (very occasionally) funerals, Preference certificates, Preparation of the Newsletter, Manage weekly updates on the Cathedral website If you are interested in assisting the Cathedral, please contact Rebecca Knibb on 09 303 4509 ext 0 or email info@stpatricks.org,nz.
The Catholic Diocese of Auckland promotes for a strong and inclusive communities for missionary discipleship. Come to the Ethnic Chaplaincies Rise Up and Shine Festival to be held on Saturday 21 September to Sunday 22 September | at the Malaeola Samoan Catholic Community Centre |16 Waokauri Place, Mangere | A time of celebration with Food, Music, and Cultural Shows on Saturday 9am - 3pm, and Thanksgiving Mass in the various languages and culture on Sunday at 1pm. Be involved, Be there.
Ever wanted to know something about the Holy Land? Let us be ecumenical (unite in our various Christian faith) by joining in with our friends of the Armenian Church to an interesting online ZOOM lecture about the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem | Wednesday 28 August 2024 at 9:00pm. Prof Roberta Ervine, from New York, will give us a virtual tour/talk of the Church and it is free to register. Email Deacon Nishan on nishanbasmajian@gmail.com for the ZOOM link.
Te Kupenga Catholic Theological College is holding Lecture 6 in the series, A Taste of Theology. Rev Dr Merv Duffy will talk about “Christian identity, life and mission in Lumen Gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church. This will be on Tuesday, 03 September 2024 from 5:30-6:30pm on Zoom. For a fee of $60 you get access to all 9 courses in this lecture series and join the remaining live sessions. Go to www.tekupenga.ac.nz/tasteoftheology to register.
The Churches of Auckland Celebrate Christian Unity. Join us at this annual Prayer Service 5:00 PM Sunday 25th August 2024 at St Elias Melkite Catholic Church, 5 Mt. Lebanon Crescent, The Gardens Manurewa. Light Refreshments provided.
Managing your Rubbish after the use of any gathering spaces (Meeting Rooms and Crypt)
All Hall hirers and users are responsible for bringing home their rubbish with them. All rubbish MUST be removed from the site at the end of their event. Please do not use the rubbish and recycling bins within the Church grounds as this is only for the residents who are living on the property.
The church crypt, parking, and adjacent premises MUST be left clean, and in good and tidy order. Additional charges may be incurred if rubbish is NOT removed off-site. Thank you.
Below are the familiar locations of the rubbish bins that you are not allowed to use, this includes putting rubbish bags in front of these bins.
Bins nearby the main door of the church's main gathering hall are only for Tenants within the Church compound only.
Bins only for Parish Office use only.
Bins nearby the alternative path to access St Benedict's Street are only for Tenants within the Church compound only.
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